Drawing Lost Games

Play against MadChess starting from a slightly disadvantageous position. Select a game where a slight advantage was reached and the stronger side successfully converted it to a win. Use a clock. Set to rapid time control (not bullet or blitz). This allows time to think about each move (rather than simply react). Set MadChess rating to 100 points below personal rating. Play the weaker side. Attempt to draw the game. Continue Reading

Winning Won Games

Play against MadChess starting from a winning position. Select a game where a winning position was reached. But the stronger side failed to convert it to a win. And the game ended in a draw or loss. Do not review computer analysis that shows winning continuations. Use a clock. Set to rapid time control (not bullet or blitz). This allows time to think about each move (rather than simply react). Set MadChess rating to 100 points above personal rating. Play the stronger side. Attempt to win the game. Continue Reading